Jackson Coachworks are the oldest manufacturers of temperature controlled vehicle bodies in the UK. The company has specialised in this area ever since Mr Len Jackson designed and manufactured one of the first refrigerated truck bodies in the early 1950's and, in many respects, they have become the benchmark by which other trucks are measured.

Suitable for rigid vehicles from 3.5 to 26 tonnes and including articulated trailers, single or multi compartment, Chilled, Frozen and Ice Cream specifications they have immense strength and a very high thermal performance. Finished in high gloss white to both exterior and interior, their superb good looks can be one of your best adverts, for

“to own a 22 Series Fridge Body is to be known as someone who has the highest standards and demands the best.”

22 Series Fridge Bodies feature a totally bonded construction utilising structural adhesives and a specifically designed suite of white powder coated peripheral capping sections so that the main structure is constructed without mechanical fasteners and thereby prospective leaks.

Jackson Coachworks effectively offer a 'Design and Build' service. 22 Series Fridge Bodies are available with an impressive list of bodywork options allowing us to customise a specification to meet your requirements exactly.

You also have access to our unique computer software. When you have selected the model of chassis cab, refrigeration unit, body and tail lift of your choice, this will calculate the payload, and axle loadings for the vehicle - even in a diminishing load situation for every time you unload a row of pallets!

22 Series Fridge Bodies are available with several features and options not commonly available elsewhere:

Fourteen new body sizes have been introduced designed around the footprint of the standard pallet, many of which allow an additional pallet to be carried compared to other bodies. These are available in six different models for chill, frozen and ice cream usage with Thin Wall and Meat Hanging specifications. A totally new model - the FV - has also been introduced specifically designed for carriers of fresh produce where a high cubic capacity is important for smaller bodies.

22 Series Fridge Bodies are available in six different models:

and fourteen different standard sizes:

All the above are standard models but almost any dimensions can be produced to order.

22 Series Fridge Bodies include several features not usually found elsewhere……

Appearance is important and none more so than at the business end of the vehicle. "Impossible to keep looking good" they say - but no longer. Our stainless steel rear frame can now be further enhanced by a stainless under-run bar and frame incorporating a hinged step assembly. Years later it will still look as good as the day it was new and all for the additional cost of the first paint touch-up!

For operators in rural areas or those with restricted access a part selection of our now famous impact absorbing rubbing strip can be fitted around the top of the front corner posts. Prevention is better than cure as they say.

As multi-compartment bodies become more popular so good side-access grows in importance. Our cantilever hinged side step assemblies are the perfect answer! When open they provide ergonomic access, when closed they simply disappear into the sideguards, and an audible warning prevents you from ever forgetting to close them.

Our interior rubbing plates are, of course, fitted smooth to the side walls but feature a corrugated section across the bulkhead(s). This is a sacrificial impact-absorbing section to further protect the insulated panel.

Our GRP screed floor surface is probably the most durable available in any vehicle anywhere. Impregnated with carborundum grit it will withstand almost any operation and as it is moulded up the side walls forms a waterproof tray. There is, however, a white 'wear strip' substrate which (should it ever appear) alerts you to maintenance being required.

All interior lights are recessed fluorescent units and all side marker and outline lights LED's. We can't promise that you won't ever need a replacement but you certainly won't always be changing bulbs.

For further information call Paul Noble on 00 44 (0)1509 230811